Position Purpose:

The Assistant Director works as part of a team in the office of Alumni Engagement that manages programs and events, communication to, and volunteer support of, Bates alumni. The Assistant Director works collaboratively to create and implement a regionally based alumni engagement strategy, and is accountable for the creation and direction of programs, events, and volunteer pipelines that strengthen alumni regional networks and connections to Bates.

Job Duties:

• Create and execute an engagement and communications strategy focused on regional community building. 
• Recruit, train and steward regional volunteers. Lead communications efforts with this core volunteer group. Develop volunteer training programs and best practices to educate and support these leaders in achieving their goals, program, events, and communications.
• Build strong relationships with alumni and volunteer leaders. Find meaningful ways to further engage these volunteers in the life of the Bates community
• Coordinate with volunteers and Advancement Communications colleagues to execute accurate and smooth preparation of targeted communications. This includes pulling highly segmented data lists, reviewing copy for grammar and style, collaborating with team members to coordinate send dates, creating registration pages, and building and sending email campaigns.
• Establish achievable and measurable regional alumni engagement goals.
• Collaborate with Advancement colleagues to ensure success of key Advancement initiatives and programs, including signature programs of Back to Bates and Alumni Council meetings. 
• Related duties for other projects, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Experience

• 3+ years work experience in college advancement, development office or transferrable skills preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening and presentation) skills.
• Impeccable discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to remain composed, friendly, and demonstrate poise under stress while working in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; high level of accuracy; ability to synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Demonstrates initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a deadline driven, goal oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Impeccable organizational skills and ability to coordinate resources and staff within the college community.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with complex data sets.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.  Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude.
• Keen attention to detail necessary for successful documentation, planning, and execution.
• Proficiency in data management systems, mail merges, statistics and basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• Creative, flexible and a sense of humor.
• Ability and willingness to travel (by car, air, train, or bus) domestically as needed.  
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and other non-traditional schedules.
• Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college.
• Develops a thorough knowledge of Bates history, academic, extracurricular and athletic programs, and its faculty, students and administration. 
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the college’s priorities and initiatives of the faculty and administration.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.

Benefits: Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.